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in search of food had to fight a fierce battle with the
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in the park area from the "bush fly camps" along the river. There is also a proposal to set up another ecotourism camp on the
Lugenda River, about 200 kilometres (120 mi) away from
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also frequent the area. The Niassa
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with good water resources as it is fed by many perennial streams on both banks. The perennial water sources in the valley thus have good cultivation to sustain its inhabitants.
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Mozambique in search of food for his troops. In December 1917, after crossing the river, the general with his army marched south along the Lugenda River and arrived at
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have been recorded in the river, which sustains a substantial fishing industry providing economic sustenance to the local people. It has a rich population of
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are arranged from this camp for visits to the
African wilderness. The camp has 16 east-African styled tents, a well turned out accommodation for visitors.
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are reported in deep pools in the river. Canoe safari is reported to be a success. A new species known as
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757:A directory of African wetlands
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1090:"Our Pristine Location"
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552:inselbergs
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403:where the
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222:13°26′12″S
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137:11°25′26″S
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1372:Montepuez
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661:hornbills
618:wild dogs
608:, Niassa
541:inselberg
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